Upcoming Workshops + Events
Upcoming Workshops + Events
This beginner friendly class offers students an overview of handbuilding techniques including pinching, coiling and slab building through the creation of functional tableware. Through self directed projects students will become familiar with making attachments, surface decoration, finishing and glazing. A great introduction to ceramics before moving on to wheelthrowing.
End the session for some original finished pieces for your table!
Fridays 9:30-12pm | Oct 9-Nov 13 (6 weeks )
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Whether you're quilt-curious or a seasoned sewist looking to carve out time for a project, this course will guide you through quilt creation from start to finish in six weeks.
Each class includes dedicated open sewing time in a supportive, welcoming studio where you'll receive individualized guidance and encouragement as you bring your quilt to life.
Whether you love crisp, traditional patterns or are drawn to playful, intuitive improvisation, you'll have the opportunity to experiment with color, pattern and composition.
No sewing experience is necessary—all levels are welcome. Materials will be provided but feel free to bring fabric you’re excited to work with!
Tuesdays 6- 8:30pm | Oct 6-Nov 10 (6 weeks )
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Community feeds creativity.
Designed as a creative studio escape, each project offers the chance to learn a new technique, follow your curiosity, and develop your own visual style.
Make time to play, experiment, and create something beautiful. This hands-on mixed media class will explore the art of layering, transforming, and reimagining existing material into something new. Across a playful collection of projects—from fabric collage to cyanotypes, printmaking, and more—we’ll explore color, pattern, texture, composition, and the magic of happy accidents.
No prior art experience necessary. Please bring a mixed media sketchbook, any size is fine. We’ll send you a link to one if you need it!
Mondays 9:30-11:30am | Oct 5-Nov 16 (6 weeks - No class Oct 12)
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At Center, we believe learning pottery should feel playful, welcoming, and full of joy. In this 6-week adult class you’ll get thoughtful instruction and plenty of room to experiment, get messy, try something new or weird, and find your own style.
Over six weeks, Daniela will introduce you to both handbuilding and the pottery wheel, building foundational skills through a mix of instruction, practice, and plenty of hands-on time. Whether you’re brand new to clay or ready to build confidence, come ready to learn, play, and make finished, glazed pieces.
Grab a friend and come Make + Play!!
Mondays 6:00-8:00 | Oct 5-Nov 16 (6 weeks - No class Oct 12)
Welcome to Sew Cool, where imagination meets the thread! In this playful, hands-on class, young makers will learn the basics of hand and machine sewing while creating wearable art, sock creatures, and other one-of-a-kind textile treasures.
Each week, we’ll explore fabric, pattern, and design in a supportive, creative space that encourages self-expression and problem-solving. Kids will build real skills—like threading, stitching, and simple pattern reading—while developing patience, confidence, and their own artistic style.
No experience needed—just curiosity, creativity, and a love for making cool stuff out of fabric!
Ages 7-12 | Wednesdays| 4-5:30 | Oct 7- Nov 18 (6 Weeks- No class Nov 11th)
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In this hands-on clay class with Daniela, students , will explore different techniques while creating both useful items like bowls and cups and sculptural fun projects that let imaginations run wild. From shaping and sculpting to decorating and finishing, every week brings something new. Get dirty, get creative, and leave with clay treasures that last! By the session’s end, we’ll have a spin on the potter’s wheels.
Ages 10-14 | Monday 4-5:30 | Oct 5- Nov 16 (6 weeks- no class Oct 12)
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Fashion Fusion
Express yourself through unique pieces made by you! Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, reading and following a pattern, and transforming existing garments into something completely your own. Explore fashion design through upcycling, customization, and creative experimentation while building practical sewing skills along the way. No previous sewing experience necessary—just bring your ideas and your personal style!
ages 11-15 | Tuesdays 4-5:30 | Oct 6-Nov 17 (6 weeks- no class Nov 3)
Pop Art should make you smile! This playful art class with Cat is all about BIG ideas, bold colors, graphic shapes, graphic style and a little bit of humor.
Artists ages 6–12 will explore the world of Pop Art through sculpting, building, drawing, and designing. We’ll create fun pieces inspired by the playful visual language of comics, cartoons, advertisements, and everyday objects. Think expressive faces, speech bubbles, bold outlines, unexpected combinations, and art that practically jumps off the page!
From sculptural creations to graphic artworks, students will experiment with materials and techniques. Come ready to build, make, giggle, and turn ordinary ideas into extraordinary art.
Bold. Bright. Playful. POP
Ages 6-12 | Mondays 4:00-5:30 | Oct 5 - Nov 16 (no class October 12)
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Join Lizzy for a six-week art club for teens who want a place to make things, try stuff out, and hang with other creative people.
We’ll spend time in the studio working in 2D and 3D, with clay, textiles, paper, found objects, and whatever else is around. Make a tiny sculpture. Thrift-flip some clothes. Try making your own weird paper. Combine materials that don’t usually go together. Start something, change your mind, and take it in a completely different direction.
There’s no set project and no expectation that everything has to turn out “good.” You can learn a new technique, work on your own idea, or just explore the studio and see what catches your attention.
Mostly, it’s a place to make things with other people—share ideas, trade materials, help each other out, and see what everyone else is making.
Come curious. Come make a mess. Come enjoy The Center.
14+ | Wed 3:30-5:00 | Oct 7- Nov 18 | 6 weeks (No class Nov 11)
Tues | Aug 18 | 6PM
Just what is the Ink for Impact event and how can you be part of it?! Join us for a FREE Information Session to learn about this printmaking extravaganza!! We’ll outline the creative process of carving a wood panel or creating a printable collage, unfold our theme and review artist registration, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and all the ways you can participate, from the macro to the micro. Or simply come satisfy your curiosity and see what all the excitement is about! Roll on over to The Center at 12 Oakland St…
Carve + Connect Technique Lab
with Jaime Wing
Monday, August 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Whether you're carving your very first large-scale woodblock or looking to refine your practice, join professional printmaker Jaime Wing for an evening of carving techniques, best practices, and studio wisdom.
A seasoned BIG INK participant, Jaime will share practical tips on tool use, carving approaches, planning large-scale imagery, and common pitfalls to help you carve with greater confidence and intention. Bring your questions, your block, and your curiosity.
FREE for all Ink for Impact registered artists.
Print-curious? Join us for $20 if you're not quite ready to commit to the festival. If this workshop inspires you to register for Ink for Impact, we'll happily apply your $20 workshop fee toward your artist registration.
Come sharpen your skills, connect with fellow makers, and kick off the carving season together. Community, creativity, and good vibes included.
Jaime Wing is a queer fine artist, printmaker and designer, often using recycled and repurposed materials to create work inspired by the natural world around him, all the things that make us human, and our relationships with nature. He has a BFA in Printmaking from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is currently a member of Pickwick Independent press in Portland, Maine.
Artist Registration | Community Builder
$250
Register as an individual artist, an organization or as a community team. Whether you're carving solo or creating collaboratively, there's a place for you at Ink for Impact.
Your Registration Includes:
One plywood panel in preferred size (2'×4', 4'×4', 3’x5’(fits in most cars) 4’x6’, 4’x8’)*
2–3 professionally pulled prints (fabric, ink, and giant press included)
Professional photograph of your print being pulled
Featured Artist spotlight on The Center's social media
Listing in the Ink for Impact exhibition
Vending space during the event
Invitation to the Artist Opening Reception
Admission to the Carve Basics workshop with professional printmaker Jaime Wing
Access to all Community Carve Sessions
Snacks, refreshments, and creative fuel during Community Carve Sessions and on event day
Community. Collaboration. Good vibes.
*Artists preferring MDF are welcome to supply their own panel. Information on recommended materials and local suppliers will be provided.
Artist Contribution | Pull Together
By registering, you're helping build something much bigger than a print.
Participating artists agree to:
A Signed Print: Donating one signed print from your top two pulls to support The Center | Art + Community’s initiatives and fundraising efforts. We are a registered 501(c)3
Heart, Hands+Hustle: This event is powered by community, and we'll all help with inking, moving blocks, pulling prints, and making a little magic together.
Texture to Print: Family Edition | Collagraph Workshop
A collagraph is a printmaking technique where artists build a textured printing plate by gluing a variety of materials onto a rigid surface. That textured plate is then inked and run through a press, in this case, the steamroller! The result is a richly layered, one-of-a-kind print.
Create together! Families will work side by side to design a bold 2’ × 3’ collagraph plate using layered textures, found materials, and imaginative mark-making. Your finished plate will become part of our Ink for Impact Steamroller Print Event, where it will be inked and printed by an actual steamroller into a spectacular oversized print.
All ages welcome (children should attend with an adult).
$100 per family (4 people max)
Registration includes workshop materials and one steamroller print pull. You will help with the process on the event day!
Come with an idea of an image that represents our event theme CHANGE
Texture to Print | Collagraph Workshops
A collagraph is a printmaking technique where artists build a textured printing plate by gluing a variety of materials onto a rigid surface. That textured plate is then inked and run through a press, in this case, the steamroller! The result is a richly layered, one-of-a-kind print.
In these workshops, you’ll create your own 2’ × 3’ collagraph plate using cardboard and a variety of textured materials. Then, at our Ink for Impact Steamroller Print Event, your plate will be hand-inked and printed using a steamroller as the press, resulting in a bold, large-scale artwork unlike anything you can make in a traditional print studio.
Perfect for beginners, creatives looking to experiment, and experienced artists alike.
$100 PER PANEL (1-4 people per panel)
Registration includes workshop materials and one steamroller print pull. You will help with the process on the event day!
ALL Levels
Come with an idea of an image that represents our event theme CHANGE
The Center Art + Community Gift Card
Give the gift of creativity, connection, and community.
A Center Art + Community Gift Card can be used toward any of our offerings — from art classes and creative camps to special events, workshops, or birthday celebrations. It’s the perfect way to encourage someone to explore their imagination and join in the creative spirit that makes The Center so special.
Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, birthday, or simply want to spark inspiration in someone you love, this gift card opens the door to color, expression, and joy.
Redeemable for:
Classes & Workshops
Art Camps
Events & Community Projects
Birthday Parties & Private Gatherings
Why We Love It
A meaningful, flexible gift that supports creativity and community — all in one beautiful gesture.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of creativity, connection, and community.
A Center Art + Community Gift Card can be used toward any of our offerings — from art classes and creative camps to special events, workshops, or birthday celebrations. It’s the perfect way to encourage someone to explore their imagination and join in the creative spirit that makes The Center so special.
Contact Us
Got questions? Ideas? Just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re curious about classes, looking to get involved, or ready to bring a creative idea to life, we’re here for it. Drop us a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we clean the paint off our hands!
A perfect mix of grown-up + child creative play! Each week begins with a teacher-led activity and flows into a hands-on project designed for little + big makers. Clay, paint, mixed-media and more! Come ready to explore, imagine, and create side by side OR with your grown-up!
Ages 3-6+ a grown-up | Thursdays 9-10 AM | Oct 8-Nov 12 ( 6 week session)
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